Safe+Sound Somerset

CSVA /NFSSRT Responsibilities: DIRECT SERVICE 1. When scheduled, and activation occurs, respond to victims of sexual assault at local in county hospital. 2. Provide confidential trauma informed emotionalsupport to victims. 3. Provide individualized safety planning and agency information. 4. Provide information about legal options. 5. Advocate for the victim at the hospital DOCUMETATION: 1. Complete Activation forms- Accompaniment Form, Survey 2. Email activation formsto Response Team Manager, via encrypted email Shred original copies within 24 hours of activation. OTHER 1. Must have the ability to arrive to hospital within 1 hour. 2. Attend monthly volunteer meetings; dates/time determined by program leads. 3. Attend ongoing training sessions. 4. Contact Team Leader/Response Team Manager after each activation. REQUIREMENTS FOR VOLUNTEERING 1. Background Check: Must have satisfactory result prior to volunteering. 2. Completion of mandatory 60-hour training in Domestic and Sexual Violence, prior to Volunteering. 3. Additional Individualized training and attending an emergency room tour with program supervisor and FNE Nurse Coordinator of Somerset County, prior to signing up for shifts. 4. Valid driver’s license or state ID 5. Reliable transportation 6. Ability to uphold client confidentiality. 7. Time Commitment: One year commitment required. Volunteers must be. able to provide on-call availability for a minimum two (2) shifts per month, shifts are as follows: 1) Day shifts 7:00 am-6:00 pm 2) Overnight shifts 6:00 pm-7:00 am 3 ) Shift selection is at volunteers’ discretion. 4) Must be comfortable driving at nighttime. 5) Must arrive at the hospital within 1 hour. Commitment to Equity: Safe + Sound Somerset strongly values diversity for the benefit of our team, our work and our collective movement to end violence. Safe + Sound Somerset is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages applicants from racially or ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQ+ communities, individuals with disabilities, and survivors to apply. Organizational Commitment I understand the above CSVA/NFSSRT, volunteer description. Furthermore, I commit to uphold the trauma informed Vision, Mission, Core Values, (NASW) Code of Ethics, Statement of Confidentiality and Anti-Racism Commitment of Safe + Sound Somerset in all interactions with clients, staff, volunteers, partners and community members.